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THE FISHERIES.
The British Minister Believes the
Question VIII be Speedily Settled.
He Thinks Satisfactory Treaty viii
be Agreed Upon.
Nc Expectation Of HostIIities between
Great Britain and This Country.

NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-Sir Lionel Sackville
West, British Minister at Washington, who
is today in New York, being asked II he
thought that Great Britain and the United
States would have war or cease to have in
tercourse in friendly way, said;
No, don't anticipate any trouble what
ever about the fishery question. Negotia-
tions are now going forward in London
between Minister Phelps and the British
government, and think the question viii be
finally settled before Congress adjourns.
| am in no way alarmed over the outlook.
The negotiations will be Of a character TO
insure reciprocal relations between Canada
and the United States and stop all action in
the way Of retaliatory measures that Con-
gress desires to pass. l am not afraid to
predict that by the fourth of March a salts
factory basis or plan Of treaty will be agreed
upon between the two countries and the
whole question settled. At no time have /
been afraid Of rupture, notwithstanding the
speeches OF Senators ingalls, and Edmunds
and others. Even II the retaliat0ry and non
intercourse bill goes through and becomes a
law, do not think the relations between
this country and Canada will be strained.
The President will have the power to put
the law In force or not, as he sees proper,
and that Is the provision that will prevent
taken until all other pacific remedies are ,s, ex,
hausted.
Suppose the non-intercourse bill passes
Congress and becomes a law within few
days; that would In no wise be cdusus beli,
as many might imagine, because President
Cleveland, TO enforce or not enforce it, would
either make 1t source of annoyance or not
But IL the President enforced the nOn-inter-
course bill, that would not be cdlsus beIli
Two countries have right not to have any
thing to do with each other, just the same as
individuals, without fighting. OF course, to
stop all traffic between Canada and this
country would be an annoyance to both
countries and great Inconvenience But
this Is merely speculation because expect
all this fishery question TO be definitely
settled by the negotiations now pending in
London. Those who expect hostilities or
any very unpleasant relations between the
United States and Great Britain will be dis
appointed.
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THE WHITE RIVER DISASTER.
Two More Bodies identifIed-The
Commissioners Take More Testi-
nOnv

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Feb. 1.-Two
more victims Of the White River disaster
were fully identified to-day. They we're
Mrs. William Denins, Jr., Of Winooski, VT,
and Miss Arnnsie Gnirard Of Upton. P. @.
The total number Of 92 persons on the
train are now all accounted for upon the
basis Of 81 deaths, as before given. The
morgue records however fall short of this
number.
The railroad commissioners visited Paine
House for the purpose Of taking testimony Of
the injured there and also at the Pease Hotel.
At the Paine House, o. Boisvert of An
geline, +. O., and his wife were sworn, but
their testimony showed no new facts.
At the Junction House, Alvin b. Veazy OF
Rutland, VT, was sworn. He was student
at Dartmouth College; was in the Spring
field sleeper with L. 4. Dillon of st. Albans,
was awake when the accident occurred !;
knew at once were off the track; thought
we were going slow for an express train. My
impression is that the train almost came to a
stop before the car went over nothing SEEM
ed to indicate broken or disarranged axle,
or wheels; when we struck the ice found L
was not hurt and at once looked about. The
witness described his conversation with his
friend Dillon, who, he thought, was hurt
considerably, but being pinned into the berth
he thinks he was smothered before he was
barned.
John II. Hazen, selectmah of Hartford,
testified that the selectmen had done all in
their power to protect life, property and
bodies, and he thought all was being done by
the railroad company and the town that
was possible.
Henry f. Peck, also selectman of Hart
ford, corroborated the above statements,
and said that in his opinion everything had
been conducted In perfectly fair and honor
able manner on the part Of the authorities
and the railroad company, aud that there
was no cause for complaint
The body of Agnes Rogers was identified
by friends this evening. Two bodies only
remain in the morgue, and it is probable they
are those of Peter McLane Of Acton, p. O.,
and d. Maigret.
Mrs. f. NJ Nutting of Madison Bridge,
Me-, is at Hartford looking for her brother,
who was probably on the wrecked train.
III. @. Wilcox had relapse to-day.
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in this city on the midnight train Saturday
night, and spent Sunday here, leaving for
Eastland, the county seat, yesterday. The
commissioners began their labors at Lam
pasas, and have visited and Inspected the
condition OF affairs In six counties up to the
present time. Ihey say they find the people
In need Of assistance wherever thew have
been, but the principal things they need are
seed and iced Tor their stock, and these the
commission has not the power or authority
to furnish them. the Legislature having re-
srricted them 70 simply furnish flour and
meal TO those In actual need Of bread. and
who will make the required oath TO that ef-
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the resolutions in honor Of the memory Of
his late colleague, Senator Pike.
The Senate at $50 o'clock adjourned.


After the disposal Of the business ON the
speakers table, Mr.. Henderson of Iowa
called up resolution discharging the COM
mittee Of the whole from the further consid-
Grafton Of the Senate bill granting pension
to Mary s. Logan, and making that bill a
special order of today.
Against this resolution a point of order
was pending, that it did not present priyi-
legged question and was not entitled to i'm
mediate consideration.
After short discussion, Mr.. Dinglcy Of
Maine thought that in order to secure an
orderly conduct of the business Of the
House the speaker must hold that the prop
osition making the special order was not a
change of rules but was suspension Of the
rules, requiring two-thirds vote.
The speaker then rendered his decision,
sustaining the point of order, stating that
the resolution would practically change the
rules and precedents If considered as re-
ported, and the resolution was then referred
to thsSammittee on rules.
Mr.. Hamnsond of Georgia submitted the
conference repest on the anti-Mormon bill,
and it was ordereds slrinted and laid over
until Thursday.
The Houie then went into -cemmittee of
the whole on the diplomatic and cohsIlar
appropriation bill. Without completing the
of the bill the committee rose,
and the House at sos o'clock adjourned.
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Hearings Before Committee on Rail.
roads, Telegraphs and Expresses.
FEBRUARY 10.

FEBRUARY 10.
On an act to amend charter of Somerset Rail-
road Company,
Petition of VIM +. Pearson and others, an act
TO change the location and extend time of construc
ti0n Of Penobscot Central railroad company.
Petition Of A NJ Devereux and others for char
ter for Castine and Bangor railroad company.
FEBRUARY IA
The hearing on petition of e. T. Gile to build
street railway in town of Eden is postponed to
February IT.
Also an act relating to Monson Railway, post
poned TO February II.
Petition OF James Adams and others for charter
for the Medway and Mt. Kathadin Railroad Co.
Hearing February II.
FEBRUARY 23.
An act to insure more speedy transmission of
telephone and telegraph messages. Postponed to
February 20.
An act to incorporate the Calais River Railroad
Co. February %.
An act to amend chap. 81. sec. 20, of the Re
vised Statutes relating TO railroad crossings Feb
ruary %.
To oinquire into the expedency of paying the
Railroad Commissioners salary instead OF per
diem. February %.
An act to amend Chap. 43s, private and special
laws of 1885, entitled an act to incorporate the
Biddeford and Saco Railroad Co. February 23.
feb12Sntd JAMES Il. HAWKES., Sec.
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In the Water for Sixteen Hours.

Word has just been received from up the
river that ON Friday afternoon last two
young men, Hugh Ramsay and Mcclellan
Fluck, started out in skiff for the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Ditman, which is situated in
the submerged district known as the Como
bottom, for the purpose Of rescuing fam
its occupants managed to catch hold of
clump of willows. In this condition they
remained until Saturday morning, when
they were rescued, after having been in the
water for sixteen hours with the mercury g.
below zero. Fluck, it Is thought, will die,
but Ramsay may recover.
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HIGH WATER IN ILLINOIS.
Much Damage Done to Property
Near Sterling.
TWO Men In the Water Sixteen Hours
Before Being Rescued.

STERLING, ILL.,, Feb. 15.-The river at this
point is higher than it has been known to be
before for 20 years, and everything Is at a
closed The ice has gorged for miles and
grave fears are entertained. At least 20 fam
lilies have been driven from their homes.
The water came with such a rush that not
one of them was able to move any household
goods. Judging from present appearances
the worst has not come The hardwood
breeding farm Is entirely submerged
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Application having been made to the Legislature
for authority for any railroad corporation, which
may be formed under the general laws of the
the York Harbor and Beach Railroad in York,
throught the towns OF York and Wells to a munc-
tion with the Boston and Maine Railroad, near
Coles Corner SO called, in the town of Wells, to
Construct its railroad across tide waters notice is
hereby given that the Committee on Railroads,
Telegraphs and Expresses, will have a hearing on
said application at their room on Wednesday, the
twenty-third day Of February, at half past two in
the afternoon; all persons interested VIII govern
themselves accordingly.
Per order of the Committee,
JAMES +. HAWKES., Secretary.
Augusta, Feb. 3, 1887. feb5sntd
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Died from His Injuries.

RUTLAND, VT, Feb. 15.-James G. Barret,
who was pierced by board while toboggan-
ing last night, died tonight at 11.35 O'clock,
having been conscious most Of the day. He
was 35 years old, and considered the hest
lawyers of his age in Vermont
Mrs. Chas. p. Harris, who was injured at
the same time, is comfortable, and no danger
is feared
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Three Fishermen Lost.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb. 15--Schooner
Alice Nj. Strople, from Grand Banks, reports
and John Moran, three of the crew, were
drowned while attending travis, by the cap
sizing Of their dory. They were natives OF
Sweden and unmarried. Also shipped sea
which swept the decks, losing six dories,
staysail, two anchors and part Of cable, and
received other damage.
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Explosion In a shIngIe mIu.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Feb. 15.-News was
received to-day Of a destructive explosion
which occurred Monday at q shingle mill
nine miles south Of Cabool. The boiler ex-
ploded with terrific force and pieces Of it
were hurled a distance Of 100 yards Thomas
SmallwoOd, aged 70 years, was killed out
right. His son George and two men named
Crane was fatally injured.-
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FOREIGN.

VIENNA, Feb. 15.--The government has in
trodueed bill In the Relehsrath appropriat-
ing i2,OOO,OOO h0rtns for the equipment Of
the Landwehr and Landsturn.
DUBLIN, Feb. 15.-Ambushed moonlight
ers at Bally-Car last night fred upon a party
Oh emergency men, mortally wOunding one
named Byers and dangerously iniuring an
other named MeMannis and Police Sergeant
OCOnnOr
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Public Nafice.

Notice is hereby given that public hearing will
be had before the Judiciary Committee In lis
room at the State House on an order to inquire
into the eXpedlency OF amending the law relative
cases, on WEDNESDAY, February 10th, at
Also ON the same day and at the same place. on
an order relative TO the adulteratlon of molasses
and other food.
Also on February 18th, at the same place. on
petitions Tor the enactment Of law for the pre-
yention of bribery and intimidation at elections.
- ANDREW p. WISWELL.
feblz sn6t
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a Postmaster In Trouble,

BANGOR, Feb. 15.-Some of the up-river
postmasters lately appointed, appear to be in
hot water, and are receiving the attention of
the inspectors. At one point the postmaster
went into the woods to work last fall, taking
so it is said, some $500 of government money
to use in his business, and leaving his daugh-
ter to run the office. The inspector, finding
shortage, tried hard to induce the girl to
give him some information, but she refused,
and the old gentleman was summoned from
his lumber camp. The investigation pro-
ceeded, and the $500 found to be missing,
and the Office holder was given until tomor-
row to make it good. Not being able to raise
it in his own town, the daughter was today
sent to Danforth to secure it.
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Publtc Notice.

Notice is hereby given that public hearing
will be had before the judiciary Committee in its
room at the State House. "Wednesday. Feb. 23, at
$50 p. M, upon the subject of the competition of
convict labor with the industries of the State.
Manufacturers and others who have practical
suggestions to make are respectfully requested to
be present or forward their views.
ANDREW +. WISWELL,
feb12sntd See. Jud. Com
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The Relief OF Texas sufferers.

FORT WORTH, Tex, Feb. 15.-The Drouth
Commissioners appointed by Governor Ross
to distribute the 100000 appropriated by the
Legislature for the relief Of the people in the
drouth stricken district Of Texas arrived in
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Legislative Hearing.

February 30.
An act TO amend charter of International Rail-
way Company Of Maine.
An act to Incorporate the Rumford Falls and
Rangely Lakes II. r. Company.
February 23.
An act additional to the York Harbor and Beach
X. r.. Company.
An act authorizing construction OF a railaoad
over tide waters In towns of York and Wells.
An act TO incorporate railroad from the town OF
Skowhegan to the town of Norridgewock.
feb7sntd JAS. Il. HAWKES., Sec.
NOTICE is hereby given that public hearing
IN upon petition for better protection TO legi-
innate traders, will be given before the Judiciary
Committee, Feb. 10th. at O'Clock p. m.
ANDREW p. WISWELL,
feb11dtd Sec Judiciary Committee.
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York Hnrbor and Beach Rniiroad Com

Application having been made to the Legislature
for authority to extend the railroad of said Com
papT through the towns of York and Wells TO a
Junction with the Boston and Maine Railroad near
Coles Corner, so called in said Wells, notice is
hereby given that hearing on said application
will be had by the Committee on Railroads. Tele-
graphs and Expresses. at their room on Wednes-
day February fwenty-thrd at half past two O'Clock
i'm the afternoon and all persons interested there
n will govern themselves accordingly.
Per order of the Committee,
JAMES +. HAWKES., Secretary
Augusta, Feb. g. 1887. feb5dtdsn
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Tho New Jersey senatorial contest.

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 15.-The Senate this
afternoon took their first ballot for United
William j. Sewell, u; Leon Albeit, 6; ex-
Gov. George c. Ludlow and Joseph ID. Bedle
one each. The Assembly did not vote, as
the Democrats kept away.
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A uieb.pr,cea sta,,ion.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Feb. 14.-D. Evans Of
Minneapolis, Mimi, today bought of A.
Smith Mccain the two-year-old stallion by
Red Wilkes, dam by John billiard, for $1,000.
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RLAcKsToNE's CASE.
No Judgment Yet by the Chief
Justice.


WINNIPEG. Feb. 15.-The chief justice did
not give judgment in the Blackstone case
yesterday, but stated he would probable do
so tomorrow.
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MAIN e.
Rejoicing of Lewiston Democratic
Lions.

LEWISTON, Feb. 15.-The Democrats of
this city are jubilant over Mr.. Walkers ap-
pointment, and d. J. Callahan and c. II.
osgood who personally appeared before the
President in his interest, are the lions of the
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The longshoremen in New York city all
want to return to work, but in great many
cases the men find their places filled by nom
union men.
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A Railroad Rumor.


CANTON. Feb. 15.-Therc is a rumor that
the Rumford Falls s. Buckfeld railroad is to
be sold or leased to the Grand Trunk.
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BATH. Feb 15.-The tenement in the Will
liam Rogers block, on the private way, was
damaged by fire and water to the extent Of
several hundred dollars, Tuesday noon The
building was occupied by William Thomas
and family.
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THE soLoNs HAKp AT WORK.

THE soLoNs HARD AT WORK.
A Field Day In the House of Repre-
sentatives.
The Debate Opens on the Ten Hour
Bill.
Mr.. Looney Defends His Measure in
an Able Speech.
The Bill Finds Able Opponents, Who
Vigorously Attack 1t.
Another interesting Fight Expected
over the Bill.
The Woman Suffrage Question to be
Debated In the Senate.
A Bill Introduced to incorporate the
Westbrook Trust Company.
Text of the Bill Giving Authority to
Condemn Old City Hall.
Acts and Resolves Approved by the
Governor.
The Senate Committee Appointed on
the DruIdic Institution investi-
cation.
A Number of Prominent Men Sum-
moned by the tuberculosis
Committee.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
THE WEATHER.

THE WEATHER.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire,and Vermont are local rains, followed
by fair weather, and slightly cooler.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT
PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 10, 1887.
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Cable Notes.

The five men who took the most prominent
part in the plot to assassinate the Gar on March
13, were executed on Monday.
The Czar and Czarina have arrived at Riazan,
on their way to the Don Cossack country They
were welcomed by the marshals and members of
the nobility.
NJ. Schnabele has been permanently relieved
from duty co,nmissary in Alsace, and trans
ferred to q similar position at Laon, in the
department of Aisne.
The Pope is much displeased at the attitude of
the German Catholic press in relation to the re-
cent negotiations between the Vatican and Ger
many which his Holiness regards as obstructive
to his policy of peace.
memoir of the Irish college in Rome entitled
ireland 1t Is" has just been published. 1t
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apologies for the attitude assumed by the Irish
bishops. especially Archbishop Walsh, of Dub-
lin. The tone of the volume is firm, but entirely
free from revolutionary sentiments.
A German soldier named Hassler, who was
arrested at Dion, yesterday, had in his pos
session, besides lists containing the names o f
all the Alsatans living in the vicinity of Dion,
accurate maps of various French fortifica tions
on the German frontier. and memoranda show
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to yield to obstruction. the oppositions response
was that they had right to refuse to yield to
tyranny. LCheers
DIT H. T. Webster, Attorney general, asked
whether i. could be seriously contended that
there was any analogy between the case of the
Britisn workman and that of the Irish tensnu
Inere was wide distinction between an honest
comoinatlon or tenants trying to get landlords
TO reduce rents. and mbiuation among those
who could pay, but who were bringing outside
associations to assist them in evadine payment
Of what was due The bill was solely aimed at
dealing with criminal conspiracy. IL was
impossible to give that exact definition Of boy
cotting which Mr. Gladstone demanded: it would
surpass the wit of man to define what the devel-
opments of boycotting might be- but they knew
the onense. and there was danger that njus-
tice would be done in suppressng it. Vice was
at the root OF all these boycotting combinations
Once inquiry was begun into any form of boy
cotting, there no logical haltine place; the
inquiry must be pursued until all forms of the
evil had been investigated
Thomas CConnor said combinations of land
lords to keep rack-rents at the starvation point
would be permitted, while ombinatiou of ten
ants to defeat this extortion can be made Grim
inal ofense He asked if there was tbs slight
est chance that the measure would ever be used
against combination of landlords
The amendment was negatived-242 70 180
Mr.. Parnell will try to appear in the Commons
tomorrow afternoon He has been advised not
to attend the evening sitting.
The House, in committee passed the first
clause of the coercion bill by vote of I'll to 70
The first clause of the bill having been dis
posed or. notice was given of the proposal of
eighty amendments to the second clause the
chief one OF which Is to exempt combinations of
tenants from the operations of the clause.